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    Herbed Spring Rice Pilaf

    Apr 23, 2020 / by Laney Schwartz / 1 Comment(updated Jul 29, 2020)

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    Almonds, peas, asparagus, and cilantro make this Herbed Spring Rice Pilaf the perfect side!

    spring rice pilaf

    I love this quick a flavorful rice pilaf! It’s the perfect base for a complete meal with in-season veggies. My Herbed Spring Rice Pilaf brings all of my favorite flavors together into a gorgeous side dish that gets rave reviews every time. It also reheats really well, so if you make a double batch you can enjoy some for lunch the next day, too. Weeknight rockstar!

    spring rice pilaf

    Ingredients in Herbed Spring Rice Pilaf

    This ingredient list has some of my favorite things.

    1. Rice
    2. Almonds
    3. Peas
    4. Chopped asparagus
    5. Cilantro
    6. A squeeze of lemon (my secret ingredient always!)

    How to Serve an Herbed Spring Rice Pilaf

    Don’t you love saying rice pilaf? It sounds like a restaurant side, but all it means is that we’re cooking the rice in broth and adding veggies. It makes for a more interesting kind of rice side dish with more variety! You can serve this Herbed Spring Rice Pilaf with:

    • Moroccan Baked Fish with Chickpeas
    • Grilled chicken (or my Grand Marnier Chicken!)
    • Honey Glazed Salmon
    • Best Baked Crab Cakes
    spring rice pilaf

    More of My Favorite Side Dishes

    • Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranates
    • Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
    • Lemony Sauteed Kale with Fennel
    • Easy Instant Pot Coconut Rice
    • Skillet Broccolini
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    spring rice pilaf

    Herbed Spring Rice Pilaf

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    Almonds, peas, asparagus, and cilantro make this Herbed Spring Rice Pilaf the perfect side! It’s great for weeknights or entertaining.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup white basmati or jasmine rice
    • 2 cups water
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt (divided)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 bunch asparagus, chopped
    • 1 cup frozen peas
    • large handful fresh cilantro, chopped
    • 1 lemon
    • 1 lime

     


    Instructions

    1. Rinse and drain the rice in a fine mesh strainer. Add to a small pot with the water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine and bring mixture to a boil. Once boiling, cover and turn heat to low and simmer. Cook covered for 15-20 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit for an additional 10 minutes. 
    2. Heat a separate large pan over medium/high heat. Add oil to the pan along with the asparagus and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook for 3-5 minutes. 
    3. Add the frozen peas and cook 1-2 more minutes. 
    4. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and add to a large bowl. Add the asparagus mixture, chopped cilantro and the juice from both the lemon and lime. Toss well, add salt and pepper to taste and serve as a side or as a base to chicken, fish or steak!

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    1. Esther Weiesnbach

      November 27, 2021 at 3:20 pm

      Where are the almonds‽

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